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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 331.85 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 331.85 and 113.01 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 331.85 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/331.85 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 331.85 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 37,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501.80/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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